News from the System Office
SBHE receives enrollment census report
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education heard an important update of the North Dakota University System’s enrollment status during its meeting on Oct. 26. Gathering via Teams software, the Board listened to a report prepared by Dr. Jen Weber
26 October, 2023Hagerott speaks at national critical thinking conference
North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott was a featured speaker at a national critical thinking event in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The event was hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute and the U.S. Naval Academy. They pu
26 October, 2023Gorenflo hired as Chief of Staff and Director for Innovation and Economic Development at the ND University System
North Dakota University System (NDUS) has hired Mark Gorenflo as the NDUS Chief of Staff and Director for Innovation and Economic Development beginning Sept. 28, 2023. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Evening & Weekend Master
20 October, 2023Fenner named chair of the Dakota Digital Academy/TechND Workforce Advisory Committee
Chad Fenner, professor of Business Information Technology at Minot State University, was recently appointed to be the chair of the Dakota Digital Academy/TechND Workforce Advisory Committee. Fenner’s service on the committee will help connect the cha
13 October, 2023SBHE Moves Ahead with Blueprint for the Near Future
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has moved forward on a blueprint for the near future of the university system. The Board approved Chancellor Mark Hagerott’s goals for 2023-2024 during the Board’s Sept. 28 meeting. The approval of tho
01 October, 2023NDUS hires Gorenflo for Chief of Staff and Director for Innovation and Economic Development position
North Dakota University System has hired Mark Gorenflo as the NDUS Chief of Staff and Director for Innovation and Economic Development beginning Sept. 28, 2023. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Evening & Weekend Masters of Bus
08 September, 2023NDUS extends contract with analytics company
The North Dakota University System has extended its contract with Lightcast, a company that bills itself as a global leader in labor market analytics. According to the company, the labor market analytics provided to clientele includes data that can h
09 August, 2023Board hears Math Pathways program details
During its last meeting of the fiscal year, the State Board of Higher Education heard numerous topics, including a presentation on Math Pathways, a path forward for students to take a math class that is most appropriate for their major. Valley City S
05 July, 2023SBHE-directed TikTok ban implemented on NDUS networks and devices
BISMARCK, N.D. – Core Technology Services (CTS) has implemented a directive from the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), which banned TikTok from the NDUS network and devices. The SBHE voted 7-1 to implement the ban by July 1, 2023.
20 June, 2023Board talks year-end housekeeping
Following a daylong strategic retreat, the State Board of Higher Education focused on recapping the last several months at its regular May meeting. Chancellor Mark Hagerott walked the Board through a legislative recap, focusing on HB1003 and SB2015,
02 June, 2023ND University System students to benefit from efforts of the 68th Legislative Assembly
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) has its 2023-25 biennium budget after the 68th Legislative Assembly passed and the governor signed HB1003, allocating higher education $792 million from the state’s general fund for new inves
09 May, 2023Board talks self-assessment, strategy
At its regular April meeting, the State Board of Higher Education tackled a handful of topics, including its own self-assessment, the ongoing strategic process and upcoming retreat, and a legislative update. Chief Compliance Officer Chris Pieske prov
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